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Do you know the difference between synonyms and homonyms? I don’t. And it’s not for lack of trying. I’ve read up on the subject multiple times. I’ve even reported what I’ve learned, writing here and ...

Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

Everyone knows what synonyms and antonyms are (and just in case you don't, synonyms are words that mean the same thing as another word, and antonyms are words that mean the opposite). But do you know ...

Let’s home in on homonyms – two words that are identical in spelling and sound but have different origins and meanings. For instance, the “bear” that refers to an animal is a homonym of the “bear” ...

China’s popular social media platform Weibo is cracking down on the use of homonyms and deliberately misspelt words to evade the country’s strict online censorship. The Twitter-like service said in a ...

Two things make the study of homonyms important in English. When smartly handled, they add to the beauty of our compositions. But when homonyms are otherwise treated, they prove that their capacity to ...

"Do you believe my tears can tear up the world?" Well, if you are a native English speaker, you probably feel nothing special about this sentence. An English learner however must contend with the two ...